League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
Jiangsu Suning rank4th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points34
Jiangsu Suning points26
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Jiangsu Suning: #4 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +8
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.